My favourite was that Captain Warwick’s wife Kim used to travel on the ship as a social hostess and he also performed the wedding for his daughter on the shjpl.
I absolutely love the QE2. Sailed on her, and spent many hours watching her come and go into NYC harbor. Playing a recording of her whistles puts me in tears.
My first voyage on the QE2 was in 1990. As we left NYC, the seas became rough. Rough. But there was an absolute sense of security and being snug at sea. Not like today’s ships, that seem over-tall, with too much exposure due to glass windows everywhere. The QE2 was solid,and had, in 1990, a modern, yet elegant interior. Fantastic.
Chris, thanks so much for this content. QE2 was my first cruise that being in January of 1971 from NYC to the Caribbean. First port of call was Port Au Prince, Haiti where she anchored. I recall so well to this day walking out on the outdoor promenade at 0600 and the smell of smoke from those cooking their breakfast in the hills of Port Au Prince. Then suddenly hearing voices from below those turning out to be from more men then I could count in rickety wooden boats diving for coins. Then hours later off the lower pool deck those rickety chock full of Haitian art and Mahogany furniture for sail to QE2's passengers. Helping pull the items bartered for up the side of QE2 with ropes. Then sending the cash back down in wicker bags to the seller. Some things you just never forget!
Chris, you are a treasure! So appreciate being able to learn of all the ‘nitty gritty’ facts and history of passenger ships, especially, of course, the Cunard line (I am an American who is an Anglophile, though never have had the fortune to sail on Cunard). In the late ‘70’s, I lived in San Francisco and I’ll never forget the beautiful sight one time of the QE2 sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge. She was met with the fanfare of fireboats pumping water and many boats as she sailed into San Francisco Bay.
Very interesting and enjoyable, Chris. Hadn't seen that photo of QM, QE and MAURY in tandem before. And loved the construction shots of QE2. Thank you!
I always loved the QE2 and remember being able to go on board her in 1985 on a visit with the Concorde in Sydney. Just for a visit, as I was a child and my dad had 'contacts' in the shipping industry. Going on my first actual Cunard cruise on QM2 next year.
My wife and I sailed on the QE2 in June 1983 from Southampton to NYC. We were delayed a day when those engines broke down as we neared North America. I was also able to see the holes in the deck where anti-aircraft guns had been mounted for her Falklands service. Supposedly she was to have been named "Queen Elizabeth II" but Scotland objected because Elizabeth I had never been a monarch of Scotland. So they compromised on using the Arabic numeral 2 instead of the Roman numeral II to denote it was the second SHIP to be named Queen Elizabeth. That was also done for the Queen Mary 2. Both ships have done their predecessors proud.
My wife and I sailed on the Majestic QE2 in 1997 World Cruise. Sydney to Singapore Queens Grill Suites . It was Nxt level class and style … and cost. I think you would discover as we did the Queen Elizabeth 2 is the second In the tradition of the Cunarder Queens , her predecessor was Queen Elizabeth named after the Queen Consort , the late Queen Mother . QE2 was the second Queen Elizabeth and in the style of the Queen Consort of King George V1. Queens Elizabeth the second’s Mother. In the light of these facts, it’s impossible to imagine that Scotland would have been invested in the Ship , Queen Elizabeth’s name
Hi Chris, Have you seen Miss Emma's announcement about the Captain Hudson book series ?? When I was a teen, I used to sketch ships from brochures. QE II was one of my best works of art. It took me weeks to finish it. I remember her going to the Falkland Islands. The poor Canberra looked worse for ware !! If memory serves, I think QE II visited Port Everglades at some point. That would have coincided with my travel years.
Interesting about the unreliability of her steam turbine engines - after all, this was not a novel technology at that time. The death knell for the turbines was, I believe, an engine room explosion that occurred during a 1975 westbound transatlantic crossing. I was on that trip with my parents when the explosion happened in the pre-dawn hours during the first night out. I do remember several crew injuries including one who was very badly burned. (If you search I believe another web site included some commentary from him). We bobbed in the ocean for most of the following day - the decks covered with burnt materials that had been ejected up and through the badly scorched funnel - before turning around and limping back to Southampton, arriving at during the late evening of the next day. We had travelled to Europe eastbound on the Italian Line's Michelangelo but I was pretty taken away by the QE2 who seemed a bit more plush than the Italian liner. The 'Double Down Room' and that there was a casino on board both were eye openers!
Also on her last ever arrival to Southampton the QE2 went aground on the Brambles Bank on the approaches to the Southampton Water. Her only grounding on the bank. Also returning from the Falklands she entered Southampton from the west through the Hurst Narrows on the Western end of the IOW, as I understand and can remember.
THere used to be a deal in the 80's and 90's where you could sail from NYC to the UK on QE2 and then fly back across the Atlantic to JFK on the Concorde I was never able to find the time and money at the same time to be able to do that. Now you can't
09-21-2024, QE2 is finest ocean-liner. The S.S. United States Ocean-liner should become a luxury hotel & museum ship in New York harbor: New York City. For example: the Queen Mary: luxury hotel in California. The fact: the S.S. United States was fastest ship and safety standard. The S.S. United States was luxury ship and ocean-liner. Do not destory the S.S. United States ship. Why? The S.S. United States ship was great and made in the U.S.A. Save the S.S. United States ship !!☀️🌎⛪🚢♥️🙂👏
With all due respect the Qe2 was tha last of the Modern Liners; full embracing the Fashion of her Time. QM2 is and unfortunate Pastiche of uninformed “Cheesecake Factory” Pseudo-Art Deco. All Appy-logies to Gary Bembridge; (I am an Art Hiatoeian). My only real interest in sailing He is the Planetarium; as a trained Astronomy Presenter. Best, Dai Rocked 🏴🚀
I would 100% agree with you, having sailed on both I was very unimpressed with the QM2, yes the Cheescake Factory is a very good way to describe her interiors, though for me the food is better at the cheesecake factory.
What's your favourite QE2 famous fact?
Personally I think the estimate of 2.5 million passengers is low. I’d like to think it was closer to 3 million.
She certainly was well travelled!
@@ChrisFrameOfficial a couple of sources say she might have carried up to 4 million, but I think 3 million is more likely.
My favourite was that Captain Warwick’s wife Kim used to travel on the ship as a social hostess and he also performed the wedding for his daughter on the shjpl.
@@ChrisFrameOfficial i believe the QE2 is the last Atlantic Ocean Liner ever built for cunard in the UK.
I absolutely love the QE2. Sailed on her, and spent many hours watching her come and go into NYC harbor. Playing a recording of her whistles puts me in tears.
My first voyage on the QE2 was in 1990. As we left NYC, the seas became rough. Rough. But there was an absolute sense of security and being snug at sea. Not like today’s ships, that seem over-tall, with too much exposure due to glass windows everywhere. The QE2 was solid,and had, in 1990, a modern, yet elegant interior. Fantastic.
I literally woke up missing QE2 today and boom your video
I always wanted to cruise on QE2 but, sadly, never got the chance. It's always good to learn more about her.
Chris, thanks so much for this content. QE2 was my first cruise that being in January of 1971 from NYC to the Caribbean. First port of call was Port Au Prince, Haiti where she anchored. I recall so well to this day walking out on the outdoor promenade at 0600 and the smell of smoke from those cooking their breakfast in the hills of Port Au Prince. Then suddenly hearing voices from below those turning out to be from more men then I could count in rickety wooden boats diving for coins. Then hours later off the lower pool deck those rickety chock full of Haitian art and Mahogany furniture for sail to QE2's passengers. Helping pull the items bartered for up the side of QE2 with ropes. Then sending the cash back down in wicker bags to the seller. Some things you just never forget!
What a legendary ship!
Chris, you are a treasure! So appreciate being able to learn of all the ‘nitty gritty’ facts and history of passenger ships, especially, of course, the Cunard line (I am an American who is an Anglophile, though never have had the fortune to sail on Cunard). In the late ‘70’s, I lived in San Francisco and I’ll never forget the beautiful sight one time of the QE2 sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge. She was met with the fanfare of fireboats pumping water and many boats as she sailed into San Francisco Bay.
I loved my 2008 cruise on QE2. Got aboard just before she retired!
Excellent video! Modern ships just don't have the grace and beauty of these old ocean liners. Subscribed.
Thanks for joining the crew!
Great video! I miss QE2.
So do I 🚢
Very interesting and enjoyable, Chris. Hadn't seen that photo of QM, QE and MAURY in tandem before. And loved the construction shots of QE2. Thank you!
Thank you Peter. Really appreciate your kind words.
I loved that ship and miss her. I hope to visit her in Dubai one day. Great video Chris
Thanks Chris, I did not know some of those facts. 🎉
Loved sailing her several times
wonderfull shot of the old queens trooping with mauratania 2 in the background at 3.54.
Thanks Chris . Looking forward to reading your book , The Evolution of the Passenger Ship . Loved this vid on the QE2. Well done 👏
Hope you enjoy the book 📖
I always loved the QE2 and remember being able to go on board her in 1985 on a visit with the Concorde in Sydney. Just for a visit, as I was a child and my dad had 'contacts' in the shipping industry. Going on my first actual Cunard cruise on QM2 next year.
These style of passenger Ships look more elegant than modern passenger ships .
QE2 certainly turned heads in port!!
Fascinating, as always! Thank you so much!!
Excellent as always,thanks Chris
I was lucky enough to do 16 trips on QE2 including being on board for the final call into Southampton when she ran aground.
Wonderful Chris! Thank you!
I loved the original 1960s modern decor, furniture etc when she was launched, I hope to visit her in Dubai one day if she’s still there
My wife and I sailed on the QE2 in June 1983 from Southampton to NYC. We were delayed a day when those engines broke down as we neared North America. I was also able to see the holes in the deck where anti-aircraft guns had been mounted for her Falklands service. Supposedly she was to have been named "Queen Elizabeth II" but Scotland objected because Elizabeth I had never been a monarch of Scotland. So they compromised on using the Arabic numeral 2 instead of the Roman numeral II to denote it was the second SHIP to be named Queen Elizabeth. That was also done for the Queen Mary 2. Both ships have done their predecessors proud.
My wife and I sailed on the Majestic QE2 in 1997 World Cruise. Sydney to Singapore Queens Grill Suites . It was Nxt level class and style … and cost. I think you would discover as we did the Queen Elizabeth 2 is the second In the tradition of the Cunarder Queens , her predecessor was Queen Elizabeth named after the Queen Consort , the late Queen Mother . QE2 was the second Queen Elizabeth and in the style of the Queen Consort of King George V1. Queens Elizabeth the second’s Mother. In the light of these facts, it’s impossible to imagine that Scotland would have been invested in the Ship , Queen Elizabeth’s name
@@stephenfisher7255 Trivia: What was Cunard's ORIGINALLY planned name for the Queen Mary?
Terrific informative video thanks
Thank you John!
Hi Chris, Have you seen Miss Emma's announcement about the Captain Hudson book series ??
When I was a teen, I used to sketch ships from brochures. QE II was one of my best works of art. It took me weeks to finish it.
I remember her going to the Falkland Islands. The poor Canberra looked worse for ware !!
If memory serves, I think QE II visited Port Everglades at some point. That would have coincided with my travel years.
I remember when I was younger she would arrive in Bridgetown Barbados around 5am and would sail away just after 11pm
This is a great video.
Glad you think so!
Interesting about the unreliability of her steam turbine engines - after all, this was not a novel technology at that time. The death knell for the turbines was, I believe, an engine room explosion that occurred during a 1975 westbound transatlantic crossing. I was on that trip with my parents when the explosion happened in the pre-dawn hours during the first night out. I do remember several crew injuries including one who was very badly burned. (If you search I believe another web site included some commentary from him). We bobbed in the ocean for most of the following day - the decks covered with burnt materials that had been ejected up and through the badly scorched funnel - before turning around and limping back to Southampton, arriving at during the late evening of the next day. We had travelled to Europe eastbound on the Italian Line's Michelangelo but I was pretty taken away by the QE2 who seemed a bit more plush than the Italian liner. The 'Double Down Room' and that there was a casino on board both were eye openers!
Great ship, sailed on her 4 times including the very last westbound transatlantic
Where is she now? I took QE2 NY to Southhampton in '97. Loved her. Took QM2 in '18.
She’s in Dubai now as a floating hotel.
@@ChrisFrameOfficial thanks
Great way to start a Friyay!!
Also on her last ever arrival to Southampton the QE2 went aground on the Brambles Bank on the approaches to the Southampton Water. Her only grounding on the bank. Also returning from the Falklands she entered Southampton from the west through the Hurst Narrows on the Western end of the IOW, as I understand and can remember.
The Warwicks look exactly as a great ship's commander ought. Straight from Central Casting.
My favorite ship also
THere used to be a deal in the 80's and 90's where you could sail from NYC to the UK on QE2 and then fly back across the Atlantic to JFK on the Concorde
I was never able to find the time and money at the same time to be able to do that.
Now you can't
The Concorde of liners.
That’s a great way to put it!!
They don't make ships like that any more!
Too bad she did not have twin. Seriously it would have been easy to build a sister ship.
And a 6th fact is that the current owners castrated her by removing her lifeboats!
09-21-2024, QE2 is finest ocean-liner. The S.S. United States Ocean-liner should become a luxury hotel & museum ship in New York harbor: New York City. For example: the Queen Mary: luxury hotel in California. The fact: the S.S. United States was fastest ship and safety standard. The S.S. United States was luxury ship and ocean-liner. Do not destory the S.S. United States ship. Why? The S.S. United States ship was great and made in the U.S.A. Save the S.S. United States ship !!☀️🌎⛪🚢♥️🙂👏
With all due respect the Qe2 was tha last of the Modern Liners; full embracing the Fashion of her Time.
QM2 is and unfortunate Pastiche of uninformed “Cheesecake Factory” Pseudo-Art Deco.
All Appy-logies to Gary Bembridge; (I am an Art Hiatoeian).
My only real interest in sailing He is the Planetarium; as a trained Astronomy Presenter.
Best,
Dai Rocked
🏴🚀
I would 100% agree with you, having sailed on both I was very unimpressed with the QM2, yes the Cheescake Factory is a very good way to describe her interiors, though for me the food is better at the cheesecake factory.